Musings on Mistakes

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." -Albert Einstein

Ok, so I was thinking about mistakes today:). Yeah, yeah, weird topic. But, hey, some people probably think I'm a little weird,;) so what do ya expect?:);)

Mistakes..... Everyone makes them. But, what is the true definition? An error? Destruction of a project or piece of work? Failure? Misinterpretation? Wrongly identifying something or someone?

It could probably be concluded to be any, or all, of the above.

There's not a person on earth that has succeeded without a mistake. Vocalist, greatest musician, most successful business man, presidents, lawyers, writers, and on the list could go..... They may've worked their way to the top.... But, they still made mistakes. You can't get anywhere without it. And the quote at the top pretty much sums it up. In order to get anywhere, you have to be willing to make mistakes.

So, if a mistake isn't failure, then what is it? It's a symbol of willingness.... Stepping out on a limb to try something new and maybe falling a couple times.... The limb breaks.... So what? You climb the tree again, and try a different limb.....

Mistakes are bound to happen. But, what matters... is that you get up, brush yourself off, laugh a little and try again...... So, you make another one..... What does it matter? God isn't looking for people who do things perfectly all the time. He is looking for the ones that are willing to fall a couple times.

My little Buddy

Ok, so I take my very fluffy, ungroomed, long-haired, dog into the grooming place. Lots of fur, very cuddly........ So, the lady reassures me that the groomer is very good. I have nothing to worry about!

My dear dad leaves to pick up our fluffy, cuddly, Buddy up from the grooming place.... THIS is what he comes home with.....:):):)

Needless to say, we laughed a LOT!:)

So, now that he has lost most of his fur, he was shivering from being cold. So, my mom and I, (already having wanted a sweater for him anyways), find this adorable Michigan jersey:). And you can't see it from the picture but there is a yellow M on the back. So, now he is completely in style. Actually, his jersey is somewhat of a joke:) (You know who you are;)

So, he is slowly gaining a little fur AND starting to look like a dog, not a rat;)

Bless his heart:):):)

Battles With Bach

Bach. Simply the name Bach raises many different thoughts with different people. Greatest composer in the Baroque period, amazing musician, many children... My thoughts didn't run along those lines too much today. I sat and got frustrated, let myself know that it was stupid and said that I knew I could do it. After which I promptly told myself that I couldn't, went home and told my mom that I had about two weeks to memorize 'Bach' and that I couldn't do it! After which, I went and practiced some more:). And pretty much, didn't make sense with much of it:). As the pianists out there have probably all done, my frustrations went from trying to play the piece perfectly, to banging a quick splat of whatever my fingers hit at the moment. So, as I make my visit to my teacher's today, I will get the whole 'You can do this' lecture and come home ready to face this head on. Thank God for teachers:)

When a blonde gets bored.... THIS is what happens!!;)

It's a dangerous thing when a blonde gets bored!!!!! Have you ever wandered what goes through a blonde's mind??? Hmm... Well, OBVIOUSLY, I wouldn't be able to give insight on that one;);)..... But, maybe I could give you a few ideas.... NOT that I would know from personal experience.... I just happened to be bored!!!!:)

*What kind of fruit it in Juicy Fruit Gum?

*Are you breaking the law if you drive past those road signs that say "Do Not Pass"?

*Can you get cavities in your dentures if you use too much artificial sweetener?

*Do fish get thirsty?

*When I erase a word with a pencil, where does it go?

*When our mind wanders, Where does it go?

*Where did Webster look up his definitions when he wrote his dictionary?

*How do you write zero in Roman Numerals?

*How much milk is there in a Milky Way?

*If corn can't hear, why does it have an ear?

*Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a crisp that no human being would want to eat?

*If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

And probably the question that makes the least sense: (drumroll please)

*Why do people make fun of blondes?!:):):)

Adios!

~Things You Might Not Know About Me~

*My middle name is LeShae.
*Born in Fort Wayne, IN.
*I'm not a fan of Michael Buble!!!!
*Love to shop!
*Favourite color: Pink
*I like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
*Hate tea!
*I'm somewhat shy.(No, really!:) Believe it or not!)
*When I'm stressed I: Play the piano
*I can't curl my tongue for the life of me!
*Hate Secrets
*Nike Running Shoes are the best!
*Don't like sour stuff.... Yeah, like those Warhead things.... YUCK!
*I'm right handed
*Bebo is way better than Myspace
*I like piano way better than violin!
*Candy Cane pie is absolutely the best pie ever!
*Don't like getting my socks wet!
*Like the scent: Twisted Peppermint
*I'm cold blooded.
*M&M's are better than Skittles

Musical Notes From Me

Haydn, Bach, Chopin, Schumann........... Prelude, Nocturne,
Invention............. Practice, Practice, Practice!!!! Get the
idea?:) I have begun preparing for MDML which takes place
on March 2. It is a very strenuous event which requires
preparation and practice. It is 2 hours long. I will be going
from room to room for different categories of piano testing.
I must have three pieces memorized, which must be from
the three different periods of music. I also will be entering
Theory testing, Technic, Ear Training, and I'm not positive
about the other categories. So, as life continues, so does
practice:). And practice..... And practice.:) This event is
nerve-wracking, but very rewarding!:)

'Til next time, Amber

~Christmas in Review~

I haven't posted many pictures recently, so I decided to post random pictures of our Christmas activities!:) Enjoy!

Colts fans...........:) And I still love them:)....

After my own heart:).........

Are you as bored as you look?

Wrestling is an annual thing! I stay out of it:)

Aw.......

Bensen........ Isn't he a cutie?:)

Yummy treats!..... I helpe make a ton of those things:)

Homeschool birthday party for Jesus

The cake

And last night's snowfall!!:)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!